The Individual and the Political Order: An Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy

by Norman E. Bowie and Robert L. Simon

Book Overview

The Individual and the Political Order examines major theoretical perspectives, both historical and contemporary, in major issues in social and political philosophy. It combines accessibility with appreciation of philosophical complexity and discusses applied issues, such as morality and war, as well as theoretical approaches to justice, rights, and democratic liberal thought.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0742550052
• ISBN13: 9780742550056
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: Rlpg/Galleys
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.1" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

The LD bible.

While there are certainly sources that better engage the meat of social and political philosophy, this is a good introduction. First-year debaters should start here, and use this as a springboard for more in-depth readings on specific issues or by specific theorists. This is an excellent first guide. My copy is well-worn and much-loved.

THE LD Debate textbook

High school debate students who are just starting out would be well served to pick up a copy of this book. It is a terrific background source for a wide variety of philosophical concepts that are often used in competitive Lincoln-Douglas debate. It is important not to use this book as a primary source of evidence, but merely as a text to gain understanding of the philosophy in the vernacular. In conjunction with Scott Robinson's "L-D Road Guide", this book is a terrific tool for novice debaters.

Definitely a must read for any Lincoln-Douglas Debater.

If you want to get deep in your knowledge of philosophy, get this book. I bought it for my high school students.

Great book!

If you are in LD debate - this is a must buy.